Sounds of Princeton arch sings

By Susan Fou on May 26, 2011, noon
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For 70 years the sounds of Princeton's a cappella groups have been echoing in arches across campus. At this year's Reunions scheduled appearances are planned at 1879 Arch  for Thursday, May 26, (Koleinu at 6:30 p.m.) and Friday, May 27, (Wildcats at 9:30 p.m.; Tigerlillies at 10 p.m.; Roaring 20 at 11 p.m.; Nassoons at midnight).

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